Comparable
/ˈkɒmpərəbl/
Definitions
Similar; able to be compared.
/ˈkɒmpərəbl/
Similar or equivalent in many respects.
Her skills are comparable to those of a professional athlete.
💡 Simply: Imagine two toys – if they're almost the same, like both being red cars, we can say they are comparable. It means they're similar enough to be compared.
👶 For kids: Almost the same!
More Examples
The two products are comparable in terms of quality.
How It's Used
"The two houses are comparable in size and price."
"The economic conditions in the two countries are not directly comparable."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Middle English *comparable, from Old French comparable, from Latin comparabilis, from comparare "to compare"
The word has been used in a similar fashion since its Middle English origins, primarily in the sense of comparing things.
Memory tip
Think 'com' (together) + 'parable' (similar story) - they are comparable stories.
Word Origin
"able to be compared"